Removing and installing trim (sill side) - standard seat, convenience seat, sports seat with electric adjustment — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83

📋 Procedure

1. Move front seat upwards as far as it will go.
2. Unscrew bolt (5) and remove fastener (4) for seat side trim.
3. Disengage seat side trim (rear) (1) from seat (arrow A).
4. Unfasten clip (2) at seat side trim and disengage retaining bracket (3). To do so, carefully pull trim away from front seat slightly.
5. Unfasten catch (arrow) between storage compartment (2) and seat side trim (sill side) (1).

6. Disengage seat side trim from retaining bracket and detach towards front.
7. Unplug connector (4) at lumbar support adjustment switch (3).
8. Unplug connectors (1, 5) at seat adjustment operating unit (2).
9. Detach seat side trim (sill side).
10. Unscrew bolts (1, 2, 4).
11. Detach retaining bracket (3) from front seat. When doing so, detach any cable ties from retaining bracket. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.Make sure seat side trim (sill side) is properly engaged at retaining bracket and that lockable clip is fastened.Make sure wiring is as close as possible to connectors (1, 4, 5).]

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